The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 37,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic Type R is 2.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.8
168.1 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.02 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
439 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
